AfriPulse
Here are the top 10 stories from across the country.
1. Post-coup crackdown: Son of Beninese opposition leader Thomas Boni Yayi arrested
Chabi Yayi, the son of former Beninese president and current opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early Sunday at his home, according to several of his relatives.Read more
2. CCB investigating serving ex-ministers, top govt officials indicted for corruption
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CBB), Abubakar Bello, says the agency has commenced investigations into high profile corruption cases involving former and current ministers, current top government officials and senior public office holders at both federal and state levels.Read more
3. NLC to embark on nationwide protest December 17 over insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says it has concluded plans to stage a nationwide protest on Wednesday, December 17, to draw the attention of the Nigerian government to worsening insecurity situation in the country and compel urgent action from stakeholders.Read more
4. Nigerian govt bans admission, transfer of students into SS3
The Federal Government has announced a decisive nationwide policy prohibiting the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private schools, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.Read more
5. Apostle Suleman threatens to sue Sowore over alleged defamation
The founder and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, has threatened to file a lawsuit against activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, for alleged defamation of his character and hypocrisy under the guise of fighting for Nigeria.Read more
6. Bandit leader Turji denies receiving cash from ex-Zamfara Gov Matawalle, points fingers at those fueling insecurity in north (Video)
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has reacted to a confession by a former aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, who accused the ex-Zamfara State governor of having several meetings with bandit leaders in the state and giving them gifts including cash, exotic vehicles, houses and motorcycles.Read more
7. MASSOB expresses concern over EFCC arrest of Ngige, links detention to Peter Obi sympathy visit
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has voiced its concern regarding the arrest of Dr. Chris Ngige, the former Minister of Labour and Employment, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Read more
8. Flybird private jet makes safe emergency landing in Kano, all 11 on board confirmed unharmed
A private jet belonging to Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited was involved in a serious operational incident earlier today, Sunday morning, upon landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.Read more
9. ‘It’s a lie’, journalist, Rufai Oseni, debunks Nigerian govt’s claims of NAF personnel’s release in Burkina Faso
Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni, has debunked claims by the Nigerian government that the 11 Air Force personnel who were arrested and detainers in Burkina Faso have been released.Read more
10. Iheanacho fires blanks as Celtic lose Cup final to St. Mirren
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho fired blanks while he was on for Celtic in their Premier Sports Cup final defeat against St. Mirren.Read more
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